INTERIM CHAIRPERSON'S MESSAGE

Our 2004 Annual Report is titled "Mapping the Future," and I believe this is a most appropriate description of the past year for the Complaints Commission. The organization has undergone a major re-structuring, charting a course toward further enhancing the efficiency of the Complaints Commission without compromising its effectiveness. We will continue to evaluate the performance of our new structure, and fine-tune the organization whenever possible in the months ahead.

In addition, through the combined efforts of our past Chairperson and the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, we have set a path toward achieving a more positive and productive relationship between the Complaints Commission and the office of the Provost Marshal. A strong working relationship between the two organizations is essential if we are to continue to move toward our shared goal of building confidence in and promoting the highest standards of conduct of Canadian Forces military police.

As Interim Chairperson, I am pleased to re-affirm our part in this joint commitment, and to assure the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal that our efforts in this area will continue during this time of transition at the Complaints Commission.

I would also like to take this opportunity to assure all members of the Canadian Forces Military Police, the Canadian Forces, and the Canadian public of my personal commitment to providing civilian oversight of Canada's military police in a manner that continues to be effective, efficient, and fair to all concerned.

Henry Kostuck,
Interim Chairperson

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